“10 Days of a Curious Man” is a Turkish movie starring Nejat Isler. With Riza Kocaoglu, Kadir Çermik, Ilayda Akdogan, and Senay Gürler. It is directed by Uluç Bayraktar, and written by Damla Serim. Based on the novel by Mehmet Eroglu.
Our friend Sadık, played by the magnetic Nejat İşler, returns—seductive, resilient, and now, an aspiring novelist. You know, it’s a tough profession and quite challenging, so his quest for fresh narratives propels him into a new case, this time entwined with real estate speculation.
Plot Summary
Sadık is a seasoned man who has left behind the vices of drugs and alcohol. In an attempt to rebuild his life, he pens a novel that is dismissed for its lack of suspense. Determined to infuse some excitement into his existence, he starts investigating the disappearance of a woman, an online dancer, which leads him into the murky underworld of real estate speculation in Istanbul.
About the Movie
As someone once told Sadık, stories should evolve alongside the characters themselves. In this new chapter of the detective saga, the creators aim to do just that: grow Sadık’s character and introduce a fresh twist to the plot, all while maintaining the humor and irony that have made these films a hit on Netflix. Expect a classic detective story with a charming central figure surrounded by beautiful women.
“10 Days of a Curious Man” is more humorous and relatable than its predecessors, less gloomy and perhaps lighter in its approach. Both Nejat İşler and Ilayda Akdoğan reprise their roles, along with many actors from the previous films. This time, the backdrop is more entertaining, less grim, and features a more mature protagonist who still retains that touch of goodness and justice that has always defined him.
As for the storyline, it echoes the style of Philip Marlowe: the plot is secondary to the characters. Nejat İşler may not be Humphrey Bogart, nor Ilayda Akdoğan Lauren Bacall, but they bring a unique, engaging, and highly enjoyable take on this dynamic duo, filled with irony towards classic noir novels, like those by Georges Simenon and many others.
Our Opinion
We found this installment perhaps more enjoyable than the others: it’s entertaining, funny, and brimming with ironic dialogues and situations. It can be appreciated without having seen the previous films: it has charm, style, and a keen sense of irony.
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